When buying pillows for children, parents often encounter many questions and confusions. A suitable children's pillow is not only related to the quality of children's sleep, but also closely related to their healthy growth. This article will explain in detail how to choose an ideal children's pillow.
Children's pillows are classified by style
Comfort pillow
A comfort pillow is a pillow designed to help children feel at ease and comfortable during sleep. It usually has a soft material and a design that fits the shape of a child's head to provide additional support and comfort. A comfort children's pillow may also have some special features, such as a removable hypoallergenic cover, soft fillings, and warm materials to provide a suitable sleeping environment for children. This pillow can help children fall asleep better and reduce discomfort or anxiety during sleep.
Cloud Pillow
Cloud pillows are named for their soft and breathable cloud-like design. They are usually made of highly elastic memory foam or latex material. The unique cloud shape can better adapt to the curve of children's heads, providing comfortable support and relieving pressure. Cloud children's pillows have good breathability and can maintain ventilation and moisture discharge inside the pillow to keep it dry and at a suitable temperature. In addition, cloud children's pillows can also have anti-allergy and anti-mite functions to protect children's health.
Air-exhaust pillows
Air-exhaust pillows are usually made of soft materials such as latex, memory foam or natural cotton to provide proper support and comfort. It may also have a breathable design to ensure that the baby gets good ventilation during sleep and reduce the risk of overheating. Air-exhaust pillows are made of special shapes and materials to provide correct head support and keep the baby's head and neck in the right position, help the baby to pass gas, and reduce stomach pressure.
Shaping pillows
A shaping pillow is a pillow used to help shape the baby's head. It is usually made of soft materials such as latex, memory foam or natural cotton and has a special shape design. The main purpose of a shaping pillow is to prevent or improve the flatness or deformity of the baby's head by providing proper support and protection.
Slope pillows
Slope pillows have a slope shape, with a higher head section at an angle and a lower foot section. Slope pillows are designed to prevent or alleviate common problems in babies, such as gastroesophageal reflux and airway obstruction. Usually soft materials such as latex, memory foam or natural cotton are used, and they have the characteristics of breathability, moisture resistance and anti-allergy to ensure the comfort and safety of babies during sleep.
Tips for choosing children's pillows
Choose children's pillows according to the material
① Cotton
Cotton pillows are one of the most common materials for children's pillows. It is soft and comfortable, breathable, friendly to children's skin, and not easy to cause allergic reactions.
② Memory foam
Memory foam pillows are a highly elastic and high-density material that can provide personalized support according to the shape and pressure of the child's head, reduce cervical pressure, and promote a healthy sleeping posture.
③ Natural latex
Natural latex pillows are an environmentally friendly choice with good elasticity and support, which can effectively relieve cervical pressure and relieve fatigue. It also has the characteristics of antibacterial, anti-mite and good breathability.
Choose children's pillows according to age
① 0-2 years old
At this age, it is best not to use pillows for babies to avoid affecting their breathing and neck development. A thin and soft mattress or blanket can be used as a sleep support for babies.
②2-4 years old
When children begin to learn to turn over and sleep independently, you can consider choosing a thin and soft pillow. Cotton or polyester fiber pillows are suitable for children of this age, maintaining comfort and breathability.
③4-8 years old
As children age, you can choose a slightly thicker pillow to provide better neck support. Memory foam or natural latex pillows can provide personalized support based on the child's head shape and pressure.
④8 years old and above
At this age, children can use adult pillows, but they need to choose the right height and material according to their personal needs and body shape. Similarly, memory foam, natural latex or cotton pillows are better choices.
Choose children's pillows according to height
A high pillow will cause the child's neck to bend too much and affect normal breathing, and a short pillow will not be able to support the neck. When choosing a children's pillow, pay attention to whether the head can be at the same level as the body when he lies flat on the pillow.